Nelson Cruz popped out to center. Bases loaded with one out and David Murphy due up.

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David Murphy single to left scored Ian Kinsler with one out to end the game.

Recap: Texas vs. Houston

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - David Murphy singled in Ian Kinsler with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, as the Rangers edged Houston, 5-4, on a record-breaking night for Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

Rodriguez set the all-time mark for most games caught, as he was behind the plate for the 2,227th time in his career against the team that brought him into prominence in the majors. The 37-year-old Rodriguez, who spent his first 12 seasons with the Rangers, passed Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk for the major league record.

"That's what's so special for me because I did it in the place that I started, back in 1991," said Rodriguez. "Bobby Valentine (former Rangers manager) gave me the opportunity to play in the big leagues and be able to play this many years. Eighteen years later, look at what I am."

Despite the milestone, Rodriguez played a factor in Houston's loss, striking out with a runner in scoring position in the 10th inning and then failing to get the ball out of his glove when Kinsler stole second base in the bottom half. Rodriguez also committed two errors.

Kinsler was safe on an error by third baseman Jeff Keppinger, as the ball caromed off his glove. After stealing second, Kinsler went to third on Michael Young's base hit to left-center field. Hank Blalock was intentionally walked before Nelson Cruz popped out to short left-center. Murphy then singled sharply down the left-field line off Jeff Fulchino (2-2), keeping the Rangers unbeaten in five meetings this season against their rival in the Lone Star Series.

"Personally, I think walk-offs are the best moment in baseball," said Murphy. "The team gets to celebrate on the field and I feel it brings everybody together and gives you momentum going into tomorrow."

As far as Rodriguez is concerned, he was congratulated by Fisk via message.

"Congratulations to the other Pudge on achieving this amazing milestone, as I know the endurance and strength it took to get there," said Fisk. "Kudos for a job well done!"

Coincidentally, Fisk's 2,226th game came on June 22, 1993 against Texas. The backstop opposite him that game was Rodriguez, who was making his 263rd career appearance behind the plate. Fisk was also the opposing catcher on the day Rodriguez made his MLB debut, June 20, 1991 against the White Sox.

A 14-time All-Star and 13-time Gold Glove winner, Rodriguez earned 10 Gold Glove Awards and 10 All-Star appearances with the Rangers from 1991-2002. "Pudge," as he's affectionately known, was then signed by Florida in 2003 and won a World Series with the Marlins.

"It's unbelievable. I'm glad it's over because now I can just focus on playing and just put that away from me," said Rodriguez. "It was great. There was a lot of people. It was almost sold out and I appreciate that from the fans."

There was another milestone during the game, as Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel recorded his 2,677th career hit with a single in the fifth inning. That ties Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for the most hits by a player from Venezuela.

Cruz and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered for the Rangers in the middle contest of the three-game set.

C.J. Wilson (4-3) allowed three hits over two innings to get the victory.

Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence homered for Houston, which has dropped back-to- back games for the first time since a season-high seven-game skid, May 21-27.

Houston starter Russ Ortiz, who came into the game with a 17 2/3 inning scoreless streak, surrendered seven hits and four runs -- three earned -- over six innings.

Texas' Matt Harrison gave up six hits and three runs in five innings. Harrison was activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game. He had been sidelined since late May with left shoulder inflammation.

Michael Bourn scored on Miguel Tejada's groundout in the top of the first, but Kinsler doubled in the bottom half and scored on a Rodriguez throwing error.

Saltalamacchia homered to center to start the Texas third, but Houston scored twice in the fourth -- on Lee's homer and a Kaz Matsui RBI single.

Cruz homered to right field in the bottom of the fourth and Texas went ahead, 4-3, in the fifth on Kinsler's sacrifice fly, a score helped by another throwing error on Rodriguez.

Pence homered to right field in the eighth, but Houston wasted a chance to score in the 10th. Pence doubled with two outs, but Rodriguez, who was ahead 3-1 in the count, struck out.